Student Camp Leader

**Job Description**:
The Camp Leader position is responsible for delivering a high quality summer children’s camp program to registered participants. In addition, summer camp leaders will be required to actively supervise all program activities including lunch.

Essential responsibilities

Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
Perform ‘Acting Team Leader' duties as required
Be a positive role model for program participants and other summer staff
Follow policies and procedures in place relevant to the position
Communicate with parents as required
May be required to modify activities to ensure age appropriateness
Will be required to assist in managing participant behaviours
Assist in the planning and implementation of camp activities suitable for the age, abilities and interests of campers

**Daily activities generally include**:
Active Games

Arts and Crafts

Drama Activities

Fitness Breaks
Swimming/ Water Play

Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm for the program activities and take the lead on activities and programs
Implement the philosophies of HIGH FIVE
Work both indoors and outdoors, with occasional weekend hours

Essential Qualifications

Preference will be given to those enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education in recreation or child/youth education, and experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 12

Because of the responsibilities of the program for leaders, applicants must be 16 years of age or older to apply

Preference will be given to those with previous experience as a Camp Leader (or other similar camp environment)

Because program numbers at each camp may fluctuate from week to week, students may be required to work at various program sites throughout the municipality during the summer

Certifications/memberships/licenses

Current Certification in Standard First Aid/CPR (WSIB approved) prior to camps opening

Certified with the High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development prior to camps opening

COVID-19 Vaccination

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent no longer requires a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. Although it is not mandatory to be vaccinated, it is highly encouraged.

Driver’s license/vehicle requirements

Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.

Background check requirements

Essential physical and/or safety requirements

**Bending**: frequent stooping, twisting, kneeling, crouching, squatting (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (kneeling, crouching, squatting while communicating with children; bending while preparing for activities; bending while cleaning up activities; bending while packing up materials)

**Walking**: frequent walking on rough surface; constant walking on level surface (walking throughout duration of program at program facility/park; walking on field trips)

**Reaching**: frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder, forward, backward, handling (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (reaching for program material for program set-up/ take down; lifting participants in cases of emergencies)

**Lifting**: frequent lifting at shoulder, carrying, transferring; constant lifting floor to waist, waist to shoulder (up to 22.73 kgs or 50 lbs) (lifting program material for program set-up/ take down; lifting participants in case of emergencies; lifting while cleaning after activities)

**Standing**: frequent standing inside, outside (standing while delivering programs; standing while preparing for activities; standing while cleaning)

**Hands**: frequent fine finger dexterity (movement) (using hands to deliver programming; using hands for daily administrative tasks (filling in reports, attendance, log books, etc.)
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.